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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
12
Palm Beach Chairs and Willow Tables offered in 27 inch size on fourth floor G Street. Chair and table prices range from 2.90 to 6.00 dollars with various discounts noted.
Rome notes Pope Pius is fully convalescent with visits ended by Dra Marchiatava and Petacci. He walked in the Vatican gardens, joked with Father Prosdocimo, and was cheerful. Also reported is the body of Sally Chase, 76, sent to Annapolis, with her connections to Samuel Chase. An advertisement urges ordering Golden & Co. Milk-Fed Chickens for tomorrow's dinner.
The article lists numerous political figures and their travel plans as Congress adjourns. Vice President, Secretary of State, and several senators and spouses depart Washington for homes or vacations in destinations including Utica Belgrade Lakes Des Moines Jacksonville Oregon Atlantic City and various regional resorts.
Miss Harban engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Charles R Harban of New Bern to Johnston V Best of New York with wedding planned in October. Notable society notices include multiple leased houses in Washington and surrounding areas, travels, guests at hotels, and a large camper group along the Virginia Potomac shore with many named attendees.
Mrs Henrietta Poist visits Leeland cottage Braddock Heights with Mr and Mrs J William Lee and Clarence Lee family. Georgie Noyes returns to Washington. Ely family guests at the Lambon Atlantic City and the Boyd family summering in North Beach Maryland. Snider and Noack families at Atlantic City Seaside Hotel and Washington home after South trip. Paxton and Beall families guest in New York Wolcott and Columbus guests. Lutz Snead Rheem O Mara and O Maras stay at Atlantic City Edgemere Club. Evelyn Quinlan weds Antonio Gonzalas Jr at Church of the Holy Redeemer Freeport Long Island. Right Rev Mgr McCreedy presiding.
The body of John W. Gates arrives from Paris on the steamship Kaltser Wilhelm der Grosse with Mrs. Gates and Charles G. Gates. Funeral services are set for tomorrow morning at the Hotel Plaza conducted by Rev. Dr. Wallace MacMalen. Memorial services will be held in Port Arthur as business closes for half a day.
Andrew Toth, a Pittsburgh steel mill worker wrongfully imprisoned for two decades, sailed for Hungary with his wife. He receives a $40 monthly life pension from Andrew Carnegie after the real killer confessed on his deathbed. They travel aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie as steerage passengers.
In a White House East Room gathering, readers are urged to skip long dress descriptions. The piece argues gowns are art and that cataloging colors and fabrics insults readers, noting men judge fashion and authors should focus on world events.
Brooklyn socialite Katharine Dreier learns that Edward Trumbull, a Connecticut family member and artist, was not legally free from a previous marriage. The Dreier family discusses the revelation, Trumbull’s knowledge, and potential action while relatives and friends pursue other society items across New York and nearby towns.
Wealthy guests mingle at the Homestead and Bretton Woods amid open golf, auctions, and social entertainments. Notables include Miss Mildred Eddy and Mrs. J. Eady, with New York arrivals like Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Stettinian staying through autumn as regional civic and garden events unfold at Naumkeag, Maplewood, and Lenox venues.
In a humorous exchange the Candid Girl imagines a baby’s thoughts on adult habits and behavior. She argues that babies understand more than adults credit and would reveal the incongruities of kissing, crying, and clothing, if they could speak. The married women listen, amused and persuaded by her playful reflections.
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